Black History Month – Division of Student Affairs

Sisters Like Me

ottok@uwm.edu — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Sisters Like Me is an annual feel-good gathering where Black women-identified students come together to laugh, connect, and celebrate all the magic they bring to 51��. It’s a space for sharing stories, honoring culture, and building real sisterhood—alongside Black women from both campus and the Milwaukee community. Come for the conversation, stay for the vibes, and leave feeling more connected than ever.

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Our Story – Black Veterans Display

medinay@uwm.edu — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000

February is Black History Month! A time to celebrate achievements, history, and rights movements, including within the U.S. military. Stop by the Our Stories display in the Student Union walkway East to view stories of our Black servicemembers and celebrate their sacrifice, and spirit.

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Too Much to Hold Artist Talk

berry28@uwm.edu — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:00:00 +0000

Please join us for an artist talk by Brianna Cole, the featured artist in ‘Too Much to Hold’ at the Union art Gallery!

Too Much To Hold is an exhibition that features the work of Milwaukee based interdisciplinary artist Brianna Cole. Cole’s work begins as a response to everyday emotional states—nervousness, decision anxiety, and the unstoppable passage of time and is rooted in digital processes, primarily using Procreate and Photoshop alongside 3D modeling software such as Blender. The events and situations that are featured within her work sit heavily in the heart and the mind, moments that become difficult to hold alone. Rather than attempting to banish discomfort, Cole creates images that make space for it, offering these feelings a place to land and settle. In this way, the drawings and paintings act as acts of care toward the self and toward emotional survival.

Cole received a BFA in Animation from Ball State University and is currently pursuing an MFA in Studio Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

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Sinners Movie Viewing

medinay@uwm.edu — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Join Sociocultural Programming and MAVRC in exploring the intricacies of the film Sinners alongside a dynamic panel discussion with professors Marquise Mays, Paulina Bugember-Kuwahara, & Tiera Hammond-Trammell. Participation in the post-film discussion enters you for a chance to win a book by Dr. Angela Davis!

This event is FREE and open to everyone!

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Meals with Meaning with Angela Davis

toberma4@uwm.edu — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Share a meal and a meaningful conversation with one of the most influential voices in the global struggle for justice, Angela Davis. Her work examines the intersections of race, gender, and class, with a particular focus on prisons, policing, and abolition. This event is invite only.

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Angela Davis Reading Group

ottok@uwm.edu — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Join us to read and discuss select Angela Davis texts to prepare for her visit to campus. Women’s and Gender Studies faculty will lead the discussion in the Women’s Resource Center. Texts will be provided, no need to read in advance.

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Black History Month Kickoff

Barry Mitchell — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

11 am-2 pm | Union Concourse��

Celebrate Black History Month with an energetic kickoff filled with vibrant vendors, engaging crafts, and delicious treats—including cheesecake from Baked Dreams Creations! Enjoy dynamic performances, strolling from Greek Life, and a joyful community atmosphere that sets the tone for a powerful month of celebration.��

Sponsored by Sociocultural Programming, First-Generation+ Resource Center, & Black Student Cultural Center��

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Lyrical Sanctuary Featuring Derrick Harriell

Barry Mitchell — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

6-6:45 pm | Creative Writing Workshop, Open Mic & Peformance

Join us in a special writing workshop hosted by Dr. Derrick Harriell – How Do We Keep the Music Playing: Celebrating the music that inspires our work.��

7-9 pm | Open Mic & Feature Peformance | Union Fireside Lounge

Derrick Harriell��is the Interim Director of the Black Student Cultural Center and Professor of English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His��previous��collections of poems include��Stripper in Wonderland,��Come Kingdom,��Cotton, and��Ropes, winner of the 2014 Mississippi Institute of Arts and Letters Poetry Book Award. His short story, “There’s a Riot Goin’ On,” was the recipient of the Robert L. Fish Memorial Award. He holds an MFA from Chicago State University and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. His forthcoming coauthored book with celebrated rapper 2 Chainz,��The Voice in My Head is God, will be published in March 2026.��

Cosponsored by the Black Student Cultural Center��

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Black History Month Closing Celebration

Barry Mitchell — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000

11am-2pm | Union Concourse��

Celebrate the finale of Black History Month with an unforgettable community gathering! Savor delicious food from Immy’s African Cuisine, experience the vibrant artistry of Ko-Thi��Dance Company, and get moving with lively line dancing hosted by Fraternity & Sorority Life. Come together in joy, rhythm, and community as we honor Black history, culture, and legacy!��

Sponsored by Sociocultural Programming, Black Student Cultural Center & Fraternity and Sorority Life��

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Black Feminist Symposium

ottok@uwm.edu — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:00:00 +0000

The annual Black Feminist Symposium,��organized by the UW-Milwaukee Women’s Resource Center and Black Student Cultural Center,��aims to present the 51�� campus and community with resources,��workshops, and engaging discussions that center the praxis (theory and practice) of Black Feminism in an accessible way. Whether you are well-versed in feminist theory or are looking for an entry point to Black feminism, the Black Feminist Symposium offers something for everyone. Let’s learn, bond, and grow together!��

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